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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
11
An ad announces a big mid-summer sale at the Greene Goods Co. expected to begin Friday. The notice highlights wide discounts and stock across departments.
The county reports a scholastic population of 1668 for this year, up from 214 last year. Gains exceed those in Wellington Independent School District.
A spirited speaker Rob Underwood is announced to deliver a talk on the upcoming question this afternoon. The event promises an able and enthusiastic address and will draw attendees seeking a strong viewpoint.
Last Saturday night the Masonic group held a social at their hall with families and refreshments. Henry Forbis advertises Tam now on the streets with a job and express wagon and invites work. Thursday Judge Ber ty presided at the marriage of Mr A nikford and Mrs A V ery of Oklahoma.
Old batchlor limps through the day as hot winds blow over the weekend. Corn is poor in this community. Jewell James visited Mrs Lugg fave last Tuesday. Mrs Poff is on the sick list this week. Mrs Reece Bowen visited her sister Mrs Lock Heard and her mother last week. Mr and Mrs B. 8 Riley visited their daughter Mrs Will La Hue last Thursday to Saturday. Oup BATCRLOR.
Notice states that Tuesday July 4th is a legal holiday and banks in Wellington will close. Banks named include City National Bank Wellington State Bank VWirst National Bank.
W T Cantrell argues against licensing to curb drunkenness while warning it fuels immorality and political corruption. He claims the saloon thrives on political influence, urges shifting liquor to where personal liberty is law, and warns of costly social and revenue impacts if licensing continues.
A Singer announces a new sewing device described as the rock stitch machine with youth shuttles, signaling the latest creation. Phone 28 is listed for inquiries.
A July 22 election is urged to curb saloon influence seen as corrupting Texas government from governor to local offices. The plea accuses liquor interests of steering state policy through appointments and campaigns, urging citizens to vote for prohibition to protect public order and welfare.
The First National A and W and Leader Grocery announce there will be no picnic or celebration here on July 4. They will serve free lemonade to all attending the town event.
An editorial laments the decline of traditional sports like horse racing wrestling boxing and boxing amid gambling corruption. It argues gambling taints sport and urges readers to reject betting and its influence, noting how professionals prey on the unwary and diminish athletic honor.
The column laments how gambling has corrupted American sports from wrestling and boxing to horse racing and baseball. It argues gamblers ruined racing by bankruptcy and that boxing and baseball face threats unless fans and managers unite to curb gambling, urging public pressure to save the game.
Preparations for a large July walking day in Wichita Falls include a $400 fireworks display, a double header baseball game between Wichita Falls and Altus, boat racing at the lake, foot races, a baby show, and a barbecue. Secretary Day of the Chamber of Commerce leads the effort, with excursion trains planned by Wichita Falls & Northwestern and other roads offering favorable rates. The city anticipates one of its largest crowds.
Ed Kennedy and Crawford initiate a $20 000 suit against the citizens of Collingsworth county. A meeting of all interested is urged for Saturday July 1 at the speaker's office to discuss urgent matters before potential judgment.
A local farmer offers several fresh cows and heifers along with a small batch of registered bull calves from five gallon cows.
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